National workforce intermediary WRTP | BIG STEP is pleased to welcome Lindsay Blumer as its new President & CEO. After conducting a sweeping national search, WRTP | BIG STEP selected Ms. Blumer to fill the position marking the first time in the nonprofit’s history that a woman will hold the permanent position of President &
Originally written by Natasha Espada and published by Architect Magazine on November 19, 2020. In this article author Natasha Espada discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion within the architecture profession by recounting her personal experience and challenges as she sought entry into the field. The article focuses on the difficulties some experience as they
WRTP/BIG STEP partner Literacy Network will resume spring classes on January 19th, with every class held via Zoom. Literacy Network is a non-profit organization that teaches reading, writing, communication, and computer skills to Dane County adults to achieve financial security, well-being, and deeper engagement with their families and the community. Registration for spring classes
A WRTP/BIG STEP partner, the Literacy Services of Wisconsin (LSW) spent 2020 as an integral part of their community through accessibility and the comprehensive services offered amid a pandemic. In September of 2020, LSW and WRTP/BIG STEP's Multi-Craft Core Curriculum High School Equivalency Diploma (MC3 HSED) was recognized as an innovative practice in adult education
Originally published by Roosevelt Institute As the COVID-19 recession continues and the pandemic worsens, millions of people have lost their jobs and are at risk of long-term unemployment. Policymakers and practitioners looking for strategies to address long-term unemployment are turning to workforce training and development programs to help workers rebuild their skills. Yet training programs
Effective November 18th, 2020, the WRTP/BIG STEP - Madison office will not hold in-person meetings until further notice due to the Emergency Order #10 impacting Dane County. We will remain open and active and will host all scheduled meetings, training, and tutoring virtually. Click here to learn more.
Originally written by LaKeshia N. Myers and published by the Milwaukee Courier. In this article author LaKeshia N. Myers discusses the impact COVID-19 has had on K-12 education and the corresponding importance of developing a specialized skill set. As Myer’s outlines in her article, there are multiple avenues to a successful life and career whether
The West Allis Health Department is partnering with Employ Milwaukee to help respond to the public health and economic emergency stemming from CCOVID-19. The West Allis Health Department is seeking to fill Contact Tracer job openings. Contact Tracers connect (via phone/email) with COVID-19 infected individuals and advise them of isoloation procedures, collect, and quickly notify
The city of Milwaukee Health Department is seeking professionals to help address the growing need for COVID‐19 testing in the city and county of Milwaukee. We are seeking professionals to support the COVID-19 response with multiple positions available. Training and orientation will be provided on site. The city is seeking full time and part
Declared in 2019 in the State of Wisconsin, October is Careers In Construction Month (CICM). Careers In Construction Month is led by NCCER and its Build Your Future (BYF) campaign to increase public awareness and inspire the next generation of craft professionals. Learn more about your local trade unions: Boilermakers www.boilermakers107.com Bricklayers www.bacwi.org Carpenters,
